Quote #3491 about astronomy by Aristotle
It is clear, then, that the earth must be at the centre and immovable, not only for the reasons already given, but also because heavy bodies forcibly thrown quite straight upward return to the point from which they started, even if they are thrown to an infinite distance. From these considerations then it is clear that the earth does not move and does not lie elsewhere than at the centre.by Aristotle
Quotes You Might Also Like
More quotes by Aristotle
Happiness, whether consisting in pleasure or virtue, or both, is more often found with those who are highly cultivated in their minds and in their character, and have only a...– Aristotle
The avarice of mankind is insatiable; at one time two obols was pay enough; but now, when this sum has become customary, men always want more and more without end.– Aristotle
Random Quotes
Over the years, I had nurtured the hope to be able to fly; to handle a machine as it rose higher and higher in the stratosphere was my dearest dream.– APJ Abdul Kalam
I want to make clear that we respect the role of government in our legal andeconomic system.– Bill Gates
"The minute anyone makes you feel weird and non-included or not supported, you know, either beat it or tell them to beat it."– Amy Poehler